In a Draft 2022 vintage relatively poor in international players, the name of Hugo Besson necessarily stands out. Author of a great season on the side of the NBL in Oceania, the French chain of performances and stats that do not lie…
Will Hugo Besson be the next tricolor representative in the NBA in a few months? Highly possible. After a great season in the form of a revelation at Saint-Quentin in Pro B last year, the native of Angers chose to cross the globe and settle in the NBL, like other top prospects before him. And as much to say that with his team of New Zealand Breakers, all is well for the Frenchie.
Admittedly, collectively, the franchise takes last place in the rankings. But as an individual, Besson perfectly manages to show what kind of player he is. Author of several scoring cards, he is also the leader in several key scorers among the rookies:
Our very own NBL freshman is leading two stat categories among the rookies!#UNBREAKABLE pic.twitter.com/lRtgxd5kV8
— Sky Sport Breakers (@NZBreakers) February 9, 2022
Our rookie is the leader in two categories among rookies:
– Points per game (13.8) – 1st
– Number of 3-point shots per game (2) – 1st
– Number of rebounds per game (4.3) – 5th
Hugo Besson straight to the NBA Draft?
With such performances, NBA scouts are obviously keeping an eye on Besson. The Sporting News site thus announces it in the first round in its last mock draft – in 27th position. With a simple and quick presentation of the man:
Besson is a pure scorer who can score in various ways. He’s fast enough to go to the circle, but has no problem getting out of the dribble. His shooting efficiency and shot selection need to be improved, as well as his playmaker qualities. He’s averaging 14 points per game in the NBL, which is impressive against other pros.
For those who have never seen Hugo Besson play and who want to translate these words into a video, this is where it happens:
Hugo Besson continues his merry way, with the NBA in sight. And if he wishes, it could be in just a few months…
